- INSTRUCTORS: Dexter Masland + Brittney Hill
- LA MANAGER (ARCHETYPE): Shepard E Smith
- ATL AGENT (Privilege Talent): Corey Lawson
- DATES: Dec 11 + 12
- Times: DEC 11: 4-7pm | DEC 12: 3-5:30pm
- AGES: Youth + Teen
- INVESTMENT: $249
Pilot Prep | Youth + teens | DEC SESSION
Pilot Season is the time during which the majority of Network Pilots are cast in the beginning few months of each year. This workshop was designed to help actors maximize their potential with regard to training, marketing materials, educating themselves with the upcoming pilot season, and how to succeed during arguably the busiest time of the year.
Catapult is excited to welcome two highly experienced industry professionals, representing talent in Los Angeles (Shepard E. Smith, Archetype) and Atlanta (Corey Lawson, Privilege Talent). Two Industry pros will be part of Catapult’s two-day workshop, which will include scene preparation and on-camera work with two of Catapult’s coaches. Participants will execute scenes with feedback and participate in a Q&A with these top industry pros.
Actors will need to prepare a 1-2 page script (two characters max) that best showcases your acting ability. We will include a link to our scene database in the confirmation email. NOTE: Even though we are sending you scene options, we highly recommend finding a scene on your own, ideally one from a TV show or movie (vs a mock script someone wrote and shared on the internet). Should actors choose a scene that is more than two pages, please make the necessary edits to cut it down to the appropriate length for the purpose of the workshop. We advise selecting scenes with minimal-to-no graphic content or language. The goal should be to find a dynamic, well written scene that not only highlights your type and talent, but also excites you to make bold, fun choices!
Please arrive off book and bring two printed copies of your script each day.
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THE BREAKDOWN
DAY 1
THE PREPARATION– Fine-tune audition techniques
– Create a dynamic and authentic character
– Work script in front of the camera
– Make your pilot prep checklist
– Discuss marketing materials (i.e. headshot, resume, actor sites)
DAY 2
THE EXECUTION– Learn how to best market yourself in this competitive industry
– Execute your scene in front of hand-selected, top industry professionals
– Receive direction & feedback
– Learn the keys to having a successful pilot season
YOUR INDUSTRY PROS
Shepard E Smith
LA ManagerShepard started his career in the mailroom of ICM before segueing into talent management. With over fifteen years of experience, Shepard has placed numerous clients onto major television and film projects including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Walking Dead.
Corey Lawson
Privilege TalentCorey studied Business at Kennesaw State, and afterwards landed a job working in sales for a large communication company. After 5 years of being unhappy in the corporate world, Corey decided to go back to school and study film, television and radio at Georgia State. Growing up in a very competitive environment, he played sports year-round in high school and has been working since the age of 14. Corey has been with Privilege talent for the last 5 years. He believes that with hard work anything can be accomplished and having a competitive edge speeds up the process. Over the last 7 years Privilege Talent has had clients as series regulars on Netflix, networks television, guest stars and leads in feature films that shoot all over the world. Corey’s clients can be seen in The Walking Dead, Loki, WandaVision, Cobra Kai, Stranger Things, Ozark, Black Lightning and Doom Patrol, among many other productions.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Dexter Masland
INSTRUCTORDexter received a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Southern California. He furthered his training at the renowned acting conservatory BADA in London, as well as studied under Hollywood’s top acting coaches. His credits include the hit Disney Channel show Dog With A Blog and the CW’s Jane the Virgin. He most recently appeared in the new Cedric The Entertainer-produced show Johnson.
Brittney Hill
INSTRUCTORBrittney Q. Hill is an Actress and Producer, from Los Angeles, CA. She received her B.A. in Film and Mass Media Communications from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where her passion for acting blossomed.
After graduating, Brittney moved back to LA to further pursue her acting career. During the last 8 years in LA, she’s trained under some of the most elite coaches and has starred in several films, web-series, commercials, and stage plays.
Brittney is also the Founder/CEO of FAITH AND FAME®.
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DISCLAIMER: DEAR ACTOR, Please note that this class, as with all of our others, is specifically designed to educate and train, NOT to get you representation or guaranteed employment.
NOTE: Guest Industry Pros are subject to change due to nature of the business. If/when industry pros change, each event will be updated as soon as possible.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Catapult Acting, LLC has a 24 hour grace period in which clients can cancel their registration and receive a full refund. After 24 hours, a 10% cancellation fee will apply to all registrations. If the client chooses to cancel 15-21 days before the event, a 50% refund will be issued. If the registration is cancelled within 14 days of the event, 100% of the payment will be forfeited. PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds for missed, dropped or cancelled classes; should your schedule change once registered and within the cancellation policy.
In the event that “Shelter in Place” or another quarantine situation should take place, workshops + classes will continue virtually via Zoom. The cancellation policy above will still apply.